| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Reading |
| What age group | Year or Grade 4 |
| What topic | Tiger Rising |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we will embark on an exciting journey through the pages of "The Tiger Rising" by Kate DiCamillo. By the end of our lesson, you'll be able to understand key themes and characters in the story while expressing your own thoughts and feelings about it.
Begin by dimming the lights slightly and projecting a large image of a tiger in the wild. Let the image stand for a moment, allowing students to absorb the scene.
Prompt:
“Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are in the forest where the tiger lives. What do you hear? What do you smell? How does the air feel against your skin? What do you think a tiger is feeling at this moment?”
After a minute, ask the students to open their eyes.
Now, invite a few students to share their thoughts with the class. Write their ideas on the board. Use guiding questions like:
Encourage them to think metaphorically as well as literally.
Transition:
“Great thinking, everyone! Just like the tiger, our character in 'The Tiger Rising' has a lot happening beneath the surface. Today, we will explore what makes both the tiger and our main character feel trapped, and what it means to rise up.”
Reveal the book cover and give a brief overview, explaining that this story explores themes of friendship, courage, and the struggle between feeling trapped and finding freedom.
End the introduction by having students turn to a partner and discuss what they think the book will be about based on the title and cover illustration. After a few minutes, ask pairs to share their ideas with the class.
Tying It All Together:
“Let’s see if our predictions hold true as we read 'The Tiger Rising' together! Who’s ready to dive in?”
This engaging introduction sets the tone for your lesson about "The Tiger Rising" while activating students' imagination and connections to the text. Let's unleash their curiosity about this incredible story!